Your Real Estate Expert for Berkeley and Beyond
“Marilyn is exceptional. Her knowledge base, enthusiasm for her job, professional ethics, organization, sensitivity to our aesthetic requirements, loyalty and gentle perseverance set her apart.”
-- Bill and Carol Seidel
Marilyn Garcia, PhD
Broker Associate, Realtor®
DRE# 02014153
District Homes
1758 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
Direct:
(510) 390-5406
REAL ESTATE ANSWERS: What changes are coming to Berkeley’s BESO program, and how will they affect home sellers?
What changes are coming to Berkeley’s BESO program, and how will they affect home sellers? Coming soon to a real estate sale near you: changes to Berkeley’s Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) that will significantly increase the requirements when a single-family home or detached condo is sold. The purpose of the ordinance (from the code itself) is “to reduce energy use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions in existing buildings.” Currently, BESO requires a seller to complete an Energy Report identifying energy and water efficiency opportunities, which must be filed with the City. The total cost is typically under $500. [...]